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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.64, 2,966.49 and 1,818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.64, 2,966.49 and 1,818.54 is: 2,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.64 : 2,966.49 = 1,818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.64/2,966.49 = 1,818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.64x = 2,966.49 × 1,818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.64x = 5,394,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,680.72/2,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.41

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